Dan Ashworth looking to offload ‘£85m scraps’ to Newcastle United - transfer bombshell
Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell £85million flop Antony
Newcastle United are considering a shock move for £85million flop Antony, according to reports.
Signed two years ago for an astronomical fee, the Manchester United winger has failed to impress under Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman brought Antony with him from Ajax after taking the Red Devils job in 2022.
However, just 16 goal contributions in 83 games has done little to justify his price tag. Antony has lost his place to former Sunderland loanee Amad Diallo, with Jadon Sancho also brought back into the fold.
Competition for places on the flanks at Old Trafford is stiff, with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford battling it out for the left-wing spot. Man United may view the Brazilian as a lost cause and would likely move him on should a solid offer arrive.
Ten Hag backed Antony to succeed during pre-season when grilled about his future. He said: “I am still convinced that Antony has the potential to play at this club.
“He certainly showed that potential in the first month. He scored three times in his first three games. After that, it became more difficult, last season was not good.”
CaughtOffisde now claim Newcastle are tempted to prise Antony from Man United. The report suggests the Red Devils would accept around £40million for the Brazil international.
Eddie Howe identified right-wing as a weakness in the summer, with Newcastle reportedly bidding for Michael Olise before his Bayern Munich switch. Noni Madueke and Anthony Elanga were two names mentioned late in the window.
But signing Antony would be an offbeat choice given his poor Premier League record. Just one minute of top-flight action all season - as well as Amad’s emergence - has thrown his long-term future into doubt.